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title: "B26361 Bus Service 361: Peasmarsh - Northiam - Westfield - Hollington - Bexhill College (Schooldays only)"
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# B26361 Bus Service 361: Peasmarsh - Northiam - Westfield - Hollington - Bexhill College (Schooldays only)

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b77cf88-96b5-4a51-b10e-70f682853200

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by East Sussex County Council focuses on the procurement of public-service buses, specifically for the B26361 Bus Service covering Peasmarsh, Northiam, Westfield, Hollington, and Bexhill College during school days. The contract, valued at £644,100, was awarded as part of a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. It is classified under the industry category of public-service buses and covers the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract award dated 13 March 2026 and set to commence on 26 July 2026, running until 22 July 2029. The procurement method used is selective, suitable for both SMEs and VCSEs, providing potential for extensions up to three additional years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of public transportation services. Companies that possess the capability to deliver reliable bus services, especially those that can operate in the South East region, would find this contract an appealing avenue for growth. The process favoured by East Sussex County Council supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), suggesting that smaller firms or social enterprises aiming to establish or expand their service delivery in the public transport sector may find this tender particularly advantageous.

## Notice

Call off from SCC, ESCC and WSCC Public Bus DPS. Contract Length: 3 years plus 3 year potential extension option. Contract Value: PS644,100 (includes extension) Fare income paid to Council Contract Awarded

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5d79ce0-3583-49af-b4d0-e439d6ff5219 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £644,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £644,100 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1SG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE BIG LEMON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 07:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5d79ce0-3583-49af-b4d0-e439d6ff5219

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5d79ce0-3583-49af-b4d0-e439d6ff5219
  1st May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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